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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,432.41, 1,976.72 and 811.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,432.41, 1,976.72 and 811.41 is: 1,119.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,432.41 : 1,976.72 = 811.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,432.41/1,976.72 = 811.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,432.41x = 1,976.72 × 811.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,432.41x = 1,603,920.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,920.49/1,432.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.74

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